Manager Basic & Translational Research - Hematology​/Oncology

Overview

We’re searching for a Manager for Basic & Translational Research - Hematology/Oncology, responsible for the operation, leadership, strategic direction, and administration of the research laboratory, including translational research laboratories, shared research technology services, and platforms such as flow cytometry. This role oversees personnel, resources, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship across multiple laboratories supporting basic, translational, and investigator-initiated research, and manages multiple research programs in alignment with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate research laboratory operations, including planning, development, and execution of translational research and shared research technology services. Manage fiscal accountability for laboratory operations across multiple research platforms (personnel, equipment, supplies, service contracts, and capital expenditures).
• Provide leadership, education, and direction to investigators, laboratory staff, and institutional leadership in developing policies, procedures, and operational plans to support complex research laboratory functions. Collaborate with departments on staffing models, service recovery, recharge structures, grants and contracts, and research budgeting.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and institutional policies, including IRB, biosafety, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and other oversight requirements relevant to translational and shared research laboratories.
• Oversee research laboratory support staff, including laboratory managers, research technologists, flow cytometry staff, research assistants, and other specialized personnel. Ensure staff training, competency validation, certification, and regulatory compliance across the laboratories.

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or another related field
• Minimum of 5 years of research operational experience with increasing responsibility

Texas Children’s has been leading patient care, education, and research since 1954. Our network includes the primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with over 40 pediatric subspecialties, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, and related facilities. Texas Children’s is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and is consistently recognized for excellence. We offer opportunities to join a community of 15,000+ team members dedicated to pediatric care and research.